Student Success Statement

"I will persist until i succeed."

OG MANDINO

This quote is saying that he will not give up on his achievements, until he gets the best out of them. And until he finally gets what he was most wanting. That you should always keep looking forward, not giving up. Keep doing your best and keep on trying.

PERFUSIONIST

Duties & Responsibilities:

The clinical perfusionists operate circulation equipment during medical situations when it’s necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patient’s circulatory or the respiratory functions. This occurs when doing heart surgery and similar operations. Perfusionists also control the temperature of patients during surgery. Their duties include:

·        Operating heart-lung machines

·        Administering some types of anesthesia.

·        Administering some types of medication.

Average Salary: $50,000

Educational Requirements:

A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in perfusionist training programs. Admissions preference is given to the students with college science work or that have experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology. The perfusionists training programs are given at academic health centers and medical schools and universities.

Student Success Statement

"Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence."

TALENT: will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

GENIUS: will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.

EDUCATION: will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence & determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE (30TH PRESIDENT OF US (1872 - 1933)

This quote is saying that well basically nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. None of the above. In this life we gotta risk it all. That's the point in this world. This world is always gonna be full of bad & good stuff. So we gotta learn how to deal with them.

PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE

Duties & Responsibilities:

These patient representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns and the special needs of the patients and their families. They also evaluate the patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about the patient dissatisfaction, they work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate the staff. The patient representatives work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and also in public health agencies.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:

The students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, science, and English. Requirements difference, but most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.

Student Success Statement

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."

MATT BIONDI

This quote is saying that whether you believe in yourself, think of getting and achieving what you really want you'll get. But you need determination, and you gotta practice and make every single thing out of it to be your best. And that no matter how many times you've failed your change of succeeding will come to you. 

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, D.O.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Osteopathic physicians are those who use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they do practice in all the branches of medicine and surgery like (Allopathic Physicians (M.D’s) they difference by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, including proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health. Osteopaths use a hands-on approach medicine and to frequently manipulate or palpate as part of diagnosis and the treatment.

Average Salary: $110,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) that are available in science, math, and English. After students have three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school. The undergraduate requirements for the admission to all the medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics. Usually some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science.

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

The answer to these questions will determine your success or failure:

1. Can people trust me to do what's right?

2. Am i committed to doing my very best?

3. Do i treat people the way i want to be treated?

"Not Really"

If the answer to these questions are YES, there is 

no way you can fail.

LOU HOLTZ

This quote is saying that your actions say and do everything.

For example, your thoughts become your words,your words become actions, actions become your habits. & your habits become your personality and character. And afterwards that becomes your future or your destiny. So, if these three questions correspond to you, then your leading to a good path. 

OPTOMETRIST!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Optometrist treat problems of the vision. The way they treat vision problems is by diagnosing the problem & then prescribing corrective glasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some of the optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision safety. Most of the optometrists are self-employed, however many work for hospitals, government  agencies, and optical manufacturers, or universities.

Average Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements:

Students that are interested in becoming an optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses (AP or IB) that are available in math, science, and English. Before entering an optometry school students should have at least two years of college in a pre- professional program is required. The optometry class is four years in length.

Student Success Statement

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know that the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong."

President John F. Kennedy

This quote is saying that in order to have a healthy mind, you'll also need to be healthy within your physical. And that you don't only need the physical job. It could also be having a healthy mind. Exercising your thoughts, in knowing what bad or good your doing.

OPTICIAN!    

Duties & Responsibilities:

Opticians fit and dispense eyeglasses for patients based upon prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Opticians help the costumers select eyeglass frames and then measure their faces so that correct size frames can be ordered. They also measure the distance between the corneas of the eyes so that the lenses may be correctly fitted in the frames.

Average Salary: $19,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take high school courses in physics, algebra, mechanical drawing, and geometry. A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin the training as an optician. There are two types of training programs . Students can either complete an approved three year on-the- job apprenticeship.     

Student Success Statement

"No student ever attains eminent success by simply doing what is required of him/her; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction."

CHARLES KENDALL ADAMS, AMERICAN HISTORIAN

This quote is saying that what resembles in the person is that they do what they gotta do. And that they don't do it for the others but for themselves & their future.

OPTICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN! ((“:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Optical laboratory technicians fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. Many work in retail stores that have optical departments.

Average Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

Educational Requirements:

The needed requirements are a high school diploma or GED certificate to begin optical laboratory training. The training programs last between six months and one year & are provided by vocational schools and community colleges.

Student Success Statement

"Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or loosing."

CHICK MOORMAN

This quote is saying that it's way better to have dignity, respect, loyalty, & other stuff. Rather than winning or losing. So basically when you're choosing the right you're already like winning.

OPHTHALMOLOGIST!

Duties & Responsibilities:

            Ophthalmologist are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They also treat problems of the vision & write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses. When it’s necessary, they perform eye surgery.  Most of the ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, & others perform research.

Average Salary: $90,000 - $150,000

Educational Requirements:

Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists. After completing medical school and internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program

Student Success Statement

"Hold yourself responsible for a higher

standard than anybody else expects of you.

Never excuse yourself."

HENRY WARD BEECHER

This quote is saying that you gotta to what you wanna do. Don't let the dumb excuses keep you away from your high standards. Or don't make excuses to not do what you wanna accomplish in your beloved life. You should always keep walking with your held up high within others. x'D

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Ophthalmic technicians help ophthalmologists collect data & measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment such as, eye diseases and other problems. They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice. Their duties include:

·        Performing simple eye exams.

·        Assisting with eye surgery.

·        Explaining diagnostic & treatment procedures to patients.

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:

Students will need a high school diploma or (GED certificate). And also two years college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs .

Reflection: I don’t think I would want to be a ophthalmic technician because I’m interesting in doing something else. (: !

Student Success Statement

"Goal setting is goal getting. Set & get."

MARK VICTOR HANSON

This quote is saying that what ever goals you had set, you're gonna get it. But you gotta put your best on it to get them achieved. So keep on setting & get them.

PROGRESS REPORT.

Through all my 100 goals i haven't achieved a lot. Some of the goals that i have achieved is that i've been doing my homework. But i just know that for the rest of my goals i shouldn't give up. I should just keep on trying & giving my best out of it.

OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN! (:

Duties & Responsibilities:

            Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians. They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages, & linens, needed fluids, and other equipment. They deliver specimen to hospital laboratories for analysis.

Average Salary:

$16,000 - $22,000

Educational Requirements:

To have a high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Many vocational & junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology , and training may also be taken at large hospitals.